There are many risks that can help cause auto accidents, including drugs and alcohol, inclement weather, texting or talking on the phone. Construction zones cause a large number of accidents every year. Construction zones can be poorly marked and come up in what seems like an instant.
Construction zones can conceal hazards that you may be otherwise able to avoid as well as creating hazards that simply cannot be avoided. Some of the more common hazards that construction zones expose people to include:
- Unmarked shoulders with sharp drop-offs
- Gravel and other loose material that can cause skidding
- Narrow roadways
- Heavy equipment working dangerously close to cars traveling at high speeds
- Missing guardrails
- Missing stop signs or traffic signals
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Adding to the danger is the fact that a construction site changes from day to day. As the project moves toward completion, new risks become a part of the environment. This constant state of change can make it difficult for construction workers to maintain awareness of all of the possible risks that their job site poses to drivers. And the first step in avoiding danger is being aware of it.
If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident that took place in a construction zone, you need to ensure that your lawyer investigates whether the construction zone's design and markings were a cause of the accident. Securing the representation of a skilled and experienced attorney is the smartest first step in pursuing the compensation that will be needed to facilitate a recovery.
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At the law firm of Kearney, Freeman, Fogarty & Joshi, PLLC, our Fairfax attorneys bring decades of experience to the aid of our clients who suffered injuries in a construction zone accident. Construction zone accidents can entail a wide range of potentially liable parties, including:
- General contractors
- Subcontractors
- Outside vendors
We will conduct a thorough investigation of your accident to identify those who are responsible, and we will aggressively pursue the compensation you need and deserve.
Contact our Northern Virginia Lawyers for Those Who Have Been Injured in a Construction Zone
When auto accidents in construction zones occur, recovery can depend upon a prompt investigation. If you or a loved one has been injured or you have lost a loved one in an auto accident, turn to the experienced Fairfax attorneys of Kearney, Freeman, Fogarty & Joshi, PLLC, in Fairfax, Virginia. We will investigate what role the construction zone played in the cause of the accident. To schedule your free initial consultation, call 800-592-5462, or contact us online. All personal injury cases are taken on a contingency fee basis. We collect no fee unless we secure compensation for you.
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